FAQs

Can I take CherryActive® products during pregnancy?

The CherryActive® Team are not medically trained, so cannot prescribe or recommend CherryActive® for any conditions. CherryActive® products are made from 100% Montmorency cherries and are classed as food (the capsules are classed as food supplements). Many pregnant consumers have taken CherryActive® products without any reported problems. As with all matters such as this we recommend that you consult your Doctor or other healthcare provider for specific nutritional advice.

What is the process used in making CherryActive® concentrates?

Although processing methods may vary slightly between each processing plant where our concentrates are manufactured, typically the processing begins with the washing and sorting of the produce to ensure the raw produce is cleaned and graded for use. The fruit or vegetable is then placed in an extractor to separate out the juice by applying physical pressure.

The juice is then spun in a centrifuge at a high speed to filter out fragments of pulp. This is achieved as the refined juice is pushed out of the front of the machine through the inner basket whilst the larger pulp fragments stays inside the machine. We do not use any ultrafiltration and some batches of our concentrates may contain some natural sediment which can collect at the bottom of the bottles.

The juice then passes through an evaporator, which typically concentrates the product in a series of smaller steps. This helps minimise the heat that must be applied to the juice, protecting the colour and flavour. Evaporators operate at low pressure, allowing the water component to be evaporated more readily at lower temperatures, again to minimise the effects of the processing on the quality of the juice. In some cases the concentrated product is then pasteurised, but this is not necessary for all packaging formats as the evaporator stage applies sufficient heat to control microbiological activity in the product.

I'm prescribed Warfarin, can I take CherryActive® products?

The CherryActive® Team are not medically trained so cannot prescribe CherryActive® to anyone currently on a course of medication, all we can say is that in the eight years of trading, CherryActive® has not been found to be contraindicative with any forms of medication. As with all matters such as this we recommend that you consult your Doctor or other healthcare provider for specific advice.

I've read to avoid sugars, especially fruit juices, is this the same with CherryActive®?

The main sugar in cherries is xylose, which has an exceptionally low GI/GL. Low Glycemic Index foods have a slow but steady impact on blood sugar levels. High glycemic foods cause a spike in sugar levels. Diabetics and high-cholesterol individuals in particular should be favouring low rather than high glycemic foods. Nine teaspoons has the same GI (blood sugar effect) as one teaspoon of granulated packet sugar. It is, in this regard, much better than fructose, which is the predominant sugar in many fruits but not berries.

How do CherryActive® products differ from other cherry products?

CherryActive® is the leading brand of products made from Montmorency cherries. The range includes concentrated juice, dried fruit and powdered supplement formats. CherryActive® products are premium quality and contain no preservatives or other added ingredients. CherryActive® products are backed by an extensive research programme. They are sold in health stores across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Can CherryActive® products be taken by people on medication?

CherryActive® products are made from 100% Montmorency cherries and are classed as food (the capsules are classed as food supplements). There are no known contra-indications between CherryActive® products and any pharmaceutical medication. However, if on medication, consumers should consult their doctor or other healthcare provider for specific advice.

Are there any side-effects with taking CherryActive® products?

CherryActive® products are made using 100% Montmorency cherries. Anyone with known allergies to cherries, or stone fruit in general, should consult their doctor or other healthcare provider for specific advice.

Can diabetic consumers take CherryActive® products?

Although CherryActive® Concentrate and dried cherries do not contain any added sugars, they do contain natural fruit sugars (please see product label for sugar and carbohydrate content). Therefore these sugars should be included in a diabetic’s total recommended daily sugar and carbohydrate intake. CherryActive® Capsules contain less than half a gram of carbohydrate per capsule, so may appeal to diabetic consumers and others on a restricted carbohydrate diet. Diabetic consumers should consult their doctor or other healthcare provider for specific nutritional advice.

Can children take CherryActive® products?

CherryActive® products are made from 100% Montmorency cherries and are classed as food (the capsules are classed as food supplements). It is recommended that children may consume CherryActive® food products as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle. Although CherryActive® Concentrate and dried cherries do not contain any added sugars, they do contain natural fruit sugars, which should be included in a child’s total recommended daily sugar and carbohydrate intake.

Can CherryActive® products be mixed into a hot beverage?

DO NOT mix with a hot liquid. This could affect the integrity of active ingredients present in the product and will diminish the benefits of the concentrate. Let your drink cool for 30 minutes before adding any CherryActive® product to it.

Why do I notice sediment in some batches of CherryActive® Concentrate?

CherryActive® cherries are harvested at their peak, normally during July/August and during processing some batches may have sediment which settles in the bottle. Variances in taste and color may also occur. Since CherryActive® products have no artificial colours or sweeteners, these variances may be noticeable in the product and it is not abnormal for the product color to darken with time. This is a natural process and in no way affects the efficacy of the product.

Should I mix CherryActive® concentrates with something? What can I mix it with??

Some people prefer the drink CherryActive® concentrates undiluted ("straight"), however most people prefer to mix it with water or juice. A recommended ratio would 30 ml of juice in 250 ml of water or other beverage. DO NOT mix with a hot liquid as this will diminish the benefits of the concentrates.